Velma E. Dash, 78, of Lake Waynoka, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her residence.  She was born May 8, 1945 in Thornhill, TN, daughter of the late Roy Lee and Ola Mae Hopson Harrell.  She was the widow of the late John Dash, who passed away in 2016.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her 3 brothers. She is survived by her sons, Ken (Gina) Dash of Lake Waynoka, OH and Scott (Jo Ellen) Dash of Huntington, IN; grandchildren, Kenny...

Margaret “Margi” Borgman, 72, of Lake Waynoka, OH passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at Ohio Valley Manor in Ripley, OH.  She was born June 19, 1951 in Griffith, IN, daughter of the late John Earl and Jacqueline Jean Kilander Osborn.  She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Terry Borgman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Jackie Osborn, Sandi Osborn and Karen Kniaz. Margi was a member of 7 clubs and 2 organizations...

Brenda Shope, age 67 years, of Peebles, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024. Brenda was born June 22, 1956 in Woodhaven, Michigan to the late John Walter & Emma Florence (Ames) Hayslip. Survivors include her husband John Shope of Peebles; daughters Wendy Hayslip of Lynx; Christina Shope of Peebles; son Johnny Shope of Manchester; sister Rita Davis of Winchester; eight grandchildren. A visitation will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home from 10:00...

Gary Graham Sr., age 77 years of West Union, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. Gary was born December 1, 1946 in Adams County, Ohio to Thelma (Whaley) & the late Everett Graham. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife Judith Graham, sister Sharon McKee, brothers Jimmy Graham & David Graham. Survivors include his mother, Thelma Whaley; son Gary Graham Jr. of West Union; brothers Red Graham of West Union; Leon Graham of West Union; sister Edith Blanche...

Karen Sue Ralston, 69, of Stout, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Adams County Manor in West Union.  She was born September 19, 1954, daughter of the late Donald and Betty Jane Bell McCollum.  She was the widow of the late Virgil Wesley Ralston Jr. who passed away in 2006.  In addition to her loving husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her aunts, who were like sisters, Donna Bell Hendrix and Billy Jean Bell Teegarden. Karen was a member of the Bentonville...

Patricia Hudson, age 60 years of West Union, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024. Patricia was born September 3, 1963 in Ross County Ohio to Marilyn (Smith) & the late Lawerence Johnson. Survivors include her husband Rickie Hudson; mother Marilyn Johnson of West Union; step-mother Ruth Johnson of Chillicothe; daughters Rebecca Hudson & Brian Vaughn of West Union; Nikki Hudson of West Union; sisters Kathy Lewis of Georgetown; Rita Musser; brothers Larry Johnson of West Union;...

Linda J. Lawler, age 73 years of West Union, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. Linda was born September 28, 1950 in Maysville, Kentucky to the late Thurman & Allene (Howard) McKee. Survivors include her husband Terry Lawler of West Union; sister Sherry McKee Powell & Andy of Newark, OH; sister-in-law Vicki Potts & Rick of West Union, OH. Graveside services will be held Monday, April 8, 2024 at Noon at the Kirker Cemetery with Clarence Abbott officiating. Services are...

Virgil Lewis, age 79 years of Seaman, Ohio passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at the Laurels of Hillsboro. Virgil was born December 20, 1944 in Portsmouth Ohio to the late Ruby Lewis. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife Rosemary Lewis. Survivors include two daughters Tammy Lewis of Bentonville; Pam Lewis-Kidder & Kevin of Lewis Center; son Adam Lewis & Rebeka of Seaman; five grandchildren. Virgil is to be cremated; no services are scheduled at this...

Linda J. Johnson, age 81 years of West Union, Ohio passed away March 31, 2024 at the Adams County Manor. Linda was born March 2, 1943 in Seaman, Ohio to the late Paul & Georgia (Pence) Young. Survivors include 3 daughters Deborah Sears & Wayne of Hillsboro; Kathy Harmon & Ronnie of West Union; Angel Hoop & Larry of Peebles; two sons Ralph Johnson & Barb of IN; Walter Johnson & Janet of Peebles; one sister Opal Marie Reeves of Cincinnati; sixteen grandchildren;...

James “Jimmy” Shoemaker, 37, of Manchester, passed away, Thursday, March 28, 2024.  He was born February 1, 1987 in West Union, son of Pamela Hesler Holsinger and Tommy Shoemaker both of Manchester.   Jimmy was a Machinist by trade, but worked other jobs as well.  Jimmy loved working on cars.  If it had an engine and gears, it would be taken apart to see how it all worked. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Freddie Holsinger; brother, Joshua...